The Associate in Applied Science degree (A.A.S.) represents the completion of study in a career and technical education program. Students
earning this degree may seek employment following graduation or transfer to a baccalaureate-granting
college or university that has articulation agreements with College of DuPage for
these programs of study.

Degrees are awarded at the close of each semester. However, when a student completes
all requirements for a degree, the completion date is recorded on the student's permanent
academic record. The requirements for each degree are recommended by the faculty and
approved by the president of the College.

Graduation Requirements for All Associate's Degrees

Students are subject to the degree requirements that are in effect during the academic
year in which they originally enroll, as well as subsequent applicable changes. Some
state certification programs may require students to be subject to the most current
requirements. It is the responsibility of the student to verify the appropriate degree
requirements with a counselor or advisor and the Records office.

Each candidate for a degree shall:

Complete at least 64 credits in courses numbered 1000 or above (or equivalent) as
specified for each degree.

Possess a minimum 2.0 ("C") average in the combined grade point average of all College
of DuPage courses numbered 1000 and above and all courses accepted for transfer from
other institutions.

Complete a minimum of 20 applicable credits toward a degree at College of DuPage,
with the final 10 credits at the College.

File an Application for Degree or Certificate completion no sooner that one semester
before the anticipated completion date. Run a degree audit online to check the progress
towards a degree.

Satisfy all financial obligations and other specific requirements.

Be in good academic standing at the time final credits for the degree are earned.

Faculty Spotlight

“I always encourage students to think of chemistry not as a prerequisite but as something to learn from and treasure for the rest of their lives. Positive encouragement is very, very important for students. It’s really the simple things we do as teachers that have the most impact."

“I tell my students regularly that an education is never wasted, even though they may end up pursuing other careers and goals unrelated to their discipline. I want to see them succeed, grow professionally and eventually give back to the community.”

"I find that education is transformative, where you start out and where you end up. I’m always looking for ways to apply those things my students read about in books and see how it fits in their real lives."

"I hope my students remember that the little things they do or don’t do while interacting with patients can make a big difference. I hope they learn how important it is to critically think and ethically act in the workplace."

"Teaching allows me to help my students discover themselves and understand others. It gives me immense satisfaction to see my students flourish as they learn and enjoy their achievements in the new language."

College of DuPage Addison Center

College of DuPage Addison Center is located in the Technology Center of DuPage (TCD) on the east side of Swift Road, north of North Avenue and south of Army Trail Road. Swift Road is approximately 3/4 mile west of Route 53 or I-355.

College of DuPage Lisle location

The Lisle location is home to the College of DuPage Foundation, Center of Entrepreneurship and WorkNet Force. College of DuPage Lisle is located in the One Corporate Lakes building at the corner of Forbes and Cabot drives, just north of Warrenville Road.

College of DuPage Naperville Center

College of DuPage Naperville Center is located on the south side of Rickert Drive. Rickert Drive is accessed by turning north from 75th Street two miles west of Washington Street. From Route 59, travel east on 75th Street to Rickert Drive and turn north.

College of DuPage Westmont Center

College of DuPage Westmont Center is located on the west side of Pasquinelli Drive. Pasquinelli Drive is accessed by turning north from Ogden Avenue one block west of Route 83. The center entrance is immediately north of the bank.